Recording Studio Manager and veteran audio professional with 30+ years of experience in Pro Tools, analog/digital multitrack recording, live sound, and mixing. Skilled in studio operations, engineering, and technology consulting, including studio design and installation.

Duane Martel Summers

Recording Studio Manager and veteran audio professional with 30+ years of experience in Pro Tools, analog/digital multitrack recording, live sound, and mixing. Skilled in studio operations, engineering, and technology consulting, including studio design and installation.

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Recording Studio Manager and veteran audio professional with 30+ years of experience in Pro Tools, analog/digital multitrack recording, live sound, and mixing. Skilled in studio operations, engineering, and technology consulting, including studio design and installation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist Manager (Contract) at Anita Antoinette Worldwide
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Managed the career of independent artist Anita Antoinette, a top ten finalist of NBC’s The Voice.
Recording Studio Manager at Miami Dade College (Kendall Campus)
February 1, 2008 - Present
Managed the campus recording studio and labs, booking studio time for sound recording students. Maintained studio/lab equipment and advised the college on upgrades to recording and live sound technology.
Recording Studio Manager at Miami Dade College, Kendall, FL
February 1, 2008 - Present
Manage the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus recording studio and labs. Book studio time for students in sound recording classes, maintain studio/lab equipment, and advise the college on upgrading recording and live sound technology.
Recording Studio Engineer (Freelance/Studio work) at Camille Kaye Worldwide
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Provided freelance recording studio engineering support for projects associated with Camille Kaye.
Artist Manager at Camille Kaye Worldwide
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Live Sound Engineer (Monitor Engineer) at Shaggy Worldwide
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Toured as Shaggy’s monitor engineer for one year, handling monitor mixing and live performance audio support.
Live Sound Engineer (FOH/Monitor Engineer) at Shaggy Worldwide
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Handled front-of-house and monitor engineering duties while touring with Shaggy, including monitor mixing and live reinforcement support.
Production Manager / Engineer at Sean Paul Worldwide
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Served as production manager/engineer for Grammy-winning reggae artist Sean Paul, managing technical details of live performances, including mixing monitors and TV live broadcast requirements.
Production Manager/Engineer at Sean Paul Worldwide
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Touring production manager/engineer with Grammy Award winning reggae artist Sean Paul. Supported technical aspects of live performance, including mixing monitors and TV live broadcast needs.
Live/Recording Studio Engineer at Danga Zone Studios
November 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003
Worked as an in-studio engineer assisting with recording and session production duties.
Recording Studio Engineer / Freelance Studio Engineer (Project Basis) at Freelance
November 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003
Project-by-project studio engineering work covering recording, mixing, and production support using Pro Tools and a range of outboard gear.
Studio Engineer at Danga Zone Studios, Miami Beach, FL
November 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003
Freelance Studio Engineer
November 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003
Freelance studio engineering on a project-by-project basis.
Recording Studio Engineer at Airborne Studios
July 1, 2001 - October 1, 2002
Engineered and supported recording sessions at Airborne Studios.
Studio Engineer at Airborne Studios, Pompano Beach, FL
July 1, 2001 - October 1, 2002
Production Manager at Majestic Studios
January 1, 2001 - July 1, 2002
Supported studio operations and production activities during the early-career period, including recording engineering duties.
Live Sound Engineer (FOH / Monitor) at Sean Paul Worldwide
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Toured as FOH or monitor engineer for six years, supporting live sound reinforcement, show audio requirements, and front-of-house/monitor mixing.
Studio Engineer at Majestic Studios, Pompano Beach, FL
January 1, 2001 - July 1, 2002
Technology Sales (Full Time) at Guitar Center
February 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Technology sales and customer support related to audio/MIDI/pro audio equipment.
Technology Sales (Full Time) at Guitar Center, Miami, FL
February 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
General Assistant Engineer (Full Time) at The Hit Factory Criteria
December 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000
Assisted engineering operations and recording session support in a full-time assistant capacity.
General Assistant Engineer (Full Time) at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL
December 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000
Technology Sales (Full Time) at Mars (The Musicians Planet)
August 1, 1999 - December 1, 1999
Sales support for music technology products.
Technology Sales (Full Time) at Mars The Musicians Planet, Miami, FL
August 1, 1999 - December 1, 1999
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Celestial Sounds Studios
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999
Engineering support at Celestial Sounds Studios, including recording and studio production responsibilities.
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Celestial Sounds Studios, Kingston, JA
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Kingston Muzik Studios
February 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
In-house full-time engineering role supporting recording and production.
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Gee Jam Studios, Port Antonio, JA
February 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Gee Jam Studios
January 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999
Studio engineering work in an in-house capacity, supporting recording sessions and production tasks.
Studio Engineer at Hard Sounds Studios, Kingston, JA
April 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999
Recording Studio Engineer at Majestic Studios
January 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001
In-house engineering role supporting studio recording and production workflow.
Studio Engineer at Majestic Studios, Pompano Beach, FL
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 2002
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Hard Sounds Studios
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1999
Engineering work at Hard Sounds Studios supporting recording/mixing tasks and production sessions.
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Joe Gibbs Studios
August 1, 1995 - December 1, 1996
In-house full-time engineering duties including recording/mixing support.
In House Engineer (Full Time) at Kingston Muzik Studios, Kingston, JA
August 1, 1995 - December 1, 1998

Education

AA in Music Technology at Miami Dade College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
AA in Music Technology at Miami Dade College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Avid Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Dante Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
RIAA Certified Sales Award (2,000,000+ copies) - Dutty Rock
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
RIAA Certified Platinum Sales Award (1,000,000+ copies) - The Trinity
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Avid Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Dante Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
RIAA Certified Sales Award (2,000,000+ copies)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
RIAA Certified Platinum Sales Award (1,000,000+ copies)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services